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Algorithms could help more people access legal advice…

Algorithms have a role to play in supporting but not replacing the role of lawyers. Around 15 years ago, my team and I created an automated tool that helped determine eligibility for legal aid. Known as GetAid, we built it for Victoria Legal Aid (VLA), which helps people with legal problems to find representation. At that time, the task of determining who could access its services chewed up a…